At head of title: The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Companion to: Your child
Includes index
pt. 1. The life of an adolescent. Early and middle adolescence -- The high school years -- Leaving the nest -- pt. 2. Day-to-day problem behaviors. Challenges at home -- The family redefined -- School-related concerns -- The adolescent and the community -- The adolescent with chronic illness -- pt. 3. Serious problems and abnormalities. Emotional disorders -- Disruptive behavior disorders -- Developmental disorders -- Eating and nutritional disorders -- Psychotic disorders -- Substance abuse disorders -- Sleep disorders -- pt. 4. Seeking help. When and where to seek help -- What are the treatment options? -- Appendix A: Psychiatric medications -- Appendix B: Medical, psychological, educational, and developmental tests -- Appendix C: Glossary
